TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS &
WORMING PROGRAMMES
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: SHAKE BEFORE USE.
ROUNDWORMS AND HOOKWORMS
DRONTAL Suspension is given as a single dose by mouth using the
enclosed dosing syringe. Fasting prior to dosing is NOT necessary.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WEIGH DOGS BEFORE TREATMENT.
Dogs and Puppies: treat at 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age and then
every month until six months of age; thereafter every 3 months or
on veterinary advice. Use DRONTAL® tablets for larger dogs where
appropriate and based on the dog’s size.
These parasites infect puppies while still in the mother’s womb
(roundworm) or as soon as they suckle milk (hookworms and
roundworms). Hookworms are blood suckers and, in large numbers,
are capable of causing anaemia and death, particularly in puppies.
Due to the life cycle of these worms it is important to treat puppies
frequently until at least 12 weeks of age (see below).
Both worms can also infect dogs of any age by ingestion of worm eggs
or larvae. Hookworm larvae can also penetrate through the skin.
To reduce general environmental contamination by eggs and larvae
from the bitch during pregnancy, pregnant bitches should be
treated routinely prior to mating, at the end of pregnancy and during
lactation. (See below).
WHIPWORMS:
WHIPWORMS
Treat every 6-8 weeks after 3 months of age. Dogs can become
reinfested with worms and treatment should be repeated.
Also read the detailed retreatment recommendations below.
If worm problems persist, consult a veterinarian.
This prescription is not formulated for cats and is not recommended
for this use.
This parasite lives in the caecum (large intestine) and is transmitted
by eggs, passed onto the ground by one dog, being ingested by
another dog. The eggs are extremely resistant and long lasting.
DOSAGE: 1 mL per 1 kg bodyweight.
This corresponds to 15 mg/kg febantel and 14.4 mg/kg pyrantel
embonate.
HOOKWORMS & ROUNDWORMS:
COMPATIBILITY:
DRONTAL Suspension may be combined with other treatments,
for example heartworm prevention, flea or tick treatment.
SAFETY:
DRONTAL Suspension may be given safely to all young pups and
small dogs.
RETREATMENT
Worms often reinfest pups so it is necessary to:
(i) treat the puppy itself and all other in contact dogs,
(ii) reduce environmental contamination by daily disposal
of droppings.
It is recommended that puppies be treated as follows:
• 2 weeks of age and then at 4, 8 and 12 weeks of age
• after 12 weeks of age every month until 6 months of age
• t hereafter every 3 months. If whipworm is a problem, treat every
6-8 weeks.
These recommendations are of a general nature. In specific instances
where infestation is particularly heavy or many dogs are housed
together, a veterinary surgeon should be consulted.
FOR ANIMAL TREATMENT ONLY
CONTROL OF REINFESTATION
Roundworm, Hookworm, Whipworm: Roundworm and hookworm
are usually transmitted to puppies while still in the womb or
through the mother’s milk and it is difficult to prevent this
transmission. However, both these worms, and whipworms, are
also transmitted by eggs and larvae on the ground. The eggs of
roundworm and whipworm are very resistant and may survive in
soil for years so regular treatment to prevent environmental
contamination with eggs is essential.
Puppies under 6 months and pregnant bitches will produce large
numbers of worm eggs and therefore require more attention to
worm control.
Where tapeworm control is also required DRONCIT® tablets should
be administered at the appropriate dosage.
DISPOSAL: Dispose of empty container and packaging by wrapping
in paper and putting in garbage.
STORE BELOW 30˚C (Room Temperature).
APVMA Approval No. 48642/57662
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Failure to use the product strictly as
directed may be illegal, prove dangerous or render the product
ineffective. Notwithstanding anything else contained on this label,
and subject to any rights you have under the Australian Consumer
Law and any other applicable law, Bayer Australia Limited’s liability
is limited to replacing this product or supplying equivalent product
or paying the cost of replacing this product, at its discretion.
Worming Suspension for Puppies
ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: Each mL contains:
15 mg FEBANTEL
14.4 mg PYRANTEL EMBONATE
equivalent to 5 mg PYRANTEL base
DRONTAL SUSPENSION is recommended for the control of all
gastrointestinal worms in puppies and small dogs including:
Roundworm Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina.
Hookworm
Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense,
(this hookworm is usually restricted to tropical
areas in Australia), Ancylostoma ceylanicum,
Uncinaria stenocephala.
Whipworm Trichuris vulpis.
This product does not control tapeworms or heartworm.
BAYER AUSTRALIA LTD.
875 Pacific Highway
PYMBLE NSW 2073
ACN 000 138 714
DRONTAL® is a registered trademark of Bayer AG,
Leverkusen, Germany. CUSTOMER CARE LINE
1800 678 368 TOLL FREE
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